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  Her Lover

  Maxim Gorky

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  Maxim Gorky, whose real name was Alexey Maximovich Pyeshkov, is probably the best-known late-19th-century Russian fiction writer among the English-speaking world. His pen name translates as Maxim the Bitter, an attitude reflected in many of his works.Much of his writing reflects his own terrible life experiences and suffering. It is in his short stories that he reveals his true genius. "Her Lover" describes the plight of a lonely, alienated woman who creates an imaginary lover for herself.

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  The Van in My Mind - A...

  Anthony Vano

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  'The Van In My Mind' presents four short stories featuring desperate people at a crossroads--grappling for meaning, purpose, and second chances.  In "Angel In Vegas," a burned-out, numbed-out, mid-career advertising exec named Gus meets a mysteriously congenial soul at a Las Vegas casino. Can the old man persuade Gus to recover his spark--before it's too late? Motivational speaker and guru "Frank the Tank" peddles self-help and business advice to sold out arenas. If audiences understood Frankie's dubious past, would they still flock to his books and seminars?A mainstay supermarket chain goes bankrupt, plunging a former employee into reflection and introspection. Meet the mostly-dysfunctional employees and customers who shaped the protagonist's formative years in "A&P: A Eulogy."In "Samurai Deadhead," a late-career kickboxer meets a rock 'n' roll legend who draws him a map to a buried treasure. After the musician's death, the martial artist sets out on a transformative quest to recover the goods. But is there any treasure to be found? Or was it all just a cruel joke?    Touching on themes of failure and success, despair and hope, darkness and light, 'The Van In My Mind' will remind you the greatest obstacles are often the ones we create.

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  Without Seeming To Care At All

  Max Sydney Smith

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  Nearly everyone who works in the bar is trying to make it as an artist or something. We are trying to make it as dancers, writers, shoe makers and DJs, actors, tattooists, costume designers and developers. We do not care about the bar and yet we find we cannot help but care a little. This is the story of how we became an odd family. In it you will also find lots of smaller stories, about rescuing a nest of swan eggs, pulling a corpse from the canal, and giving birth to half a watermelon.

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  Christmas at Butterfly Cove -...

  Sarah Bennett

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  A perfect Christmas read!’ Jessica’s Book BizAll she wants for Christmas… 
  When talented artist Nee Sutherland returns to Butterfly Cove for her sister’s wedding, it’s only a matter of time before she has to face her own bridegroom – Luke Spenser – the man she impulsively married, then left in the middle of the night. 
  Nee hasn’t picked up her paintbrushes in months, a part of her is broken. She knows Luke might never forgive her, leaving him was the biggest mistake of her life – but could coming home for Christmas be the best decision she’s ever made? 
  Maybe all she needs is a little Christmas miracle… 
  A delightfully feel-good festive romance, perfect for fans of Trisha Ashley, Rachael Lucas and Hilary Boyd. 
  Don’t miss Spring at Lavender Bay, the enchanting first book in Sarah Bennet’s new series, ‘Lavender Bay’, available February 2018!Praise for Sarah Bennett: 
  ‘I think Sarah has topped my author discovery of 2017 list with this final book in the Butterfly Cove series!’ Straight Shootin Book Reviews 
  ‘A delight to read…Sarah Bennett has leapt onto my auto-buy list!’ Nicola Armstrong (NetGalley reviewer) 
  ‘I loved, loved, loved this book!’ Moohnshine’s Corner 
  ‘An excellent feel-good festive read.’ Nicola Clough (NetGalley reviewer) 
  ‘An excellent feel-good festive read!’ Vanilla & Spice Books 
  ‘A delightful and engaging read. An emotional journey I’ll never forget.’ Urban Book Reviews 
  ‘A sweet, feel-good contemporary romance…definitely sigh-worthy!’ My Humble Opinion 
  ‘I am already looking forward to my next trip to Butterfly Cove!’ Rachel’s Random Reads (top 1,000 Amazon reviewer) 
  Sarah Bennett's Christmas at Butterfly Cove is a captivating fiction that explores the complexities of family relationships against the backdrop of the sea. The holiday season brings a sense of hope and a chance for redemption, making it a perfect read for those who love stories filled with warmth and sentiment. 
  For fans of Jessica Redland (All You Need Is Love), Rachael Lucas (The Flower Farm), Suzanne Snow (The Garden of Little Rose), Donna Ashcroft (Christmas in the Scottish Highlands), and Cathy Bramley (The Sunrise Sisterhood).

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  The Escape from the Tang Emperor

  Martin Lundqvist

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  A short story about the 23-year-old Caihong who is on the run from the Tang army murdering their emperor. But why did she murder the emperor, and what choice must she make?

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  Half-Past Bedtime - Version 2

  H. Bashford

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  The wonderful adventures of Marian after she meets the strange Mr. Jugg. "And who are you, Mr Jugg?" she inquired. "I'm the King of the Bumpies," he replied. When Marian was puzzled there came a little straight line, exactly in the middle, between her two eyebrows. "What are bumpies?" she said. "My hat!" he gasped. "Haven't you ever heard of bumpies?" Marian shook her head. "Oh dear, oh dear!" he sighed. "Have you ever heard of angels?" "Well, of course," said Marian. "Everybody's heard of angels." "Well then, bumpies," said Mr Jugg, "are baby angels. They're called bumpies till they've learned to fly." "I see," said Marian, "but why are they called bumpies?" "Because they bump," said Mr Jugg, "not knowing how." (Summary by Phil Chenevert )

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